Five Detroit mayoral candidates discussed the city’s bus system and their individual visions for it at a forum hosted by Detroit Moves May 1.
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One Detroit Weekend | Things to do around Detroit this weekend: May 9, 2025
Celebrate Mother’s Day around Detroit this weekend with a Pre-Mother’s Day R&B Jam at the Fox Theatre and a Mother’s Day Run & Walk on Belle Isle.
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‘The Central Park Five’ opera brings gripping story of racial injustice to Detroit Opera stage | American Black Journal
“The Central Park Five,” a gripping opera by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Anthony Davis, brings one of the most infamous cases of racial injustice in recent American history to the Detroit Opera House stage.
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Upcoming small business workshop addresses economic uncertainty for entrepreneurs, business owners | American Black Journal
The LEE Group’s 11th annual Small Business Workshop will bring together business experts, entrepreneurs and community leaders to discuss how to navigate economic uncertainty.
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Cardinal Joseph Tobin, a native Detroiter, could become first American pope | One Detroit
Cardinal Joseph Tobin’s life has been shaped by faith, family and service. The eldest of 13 children, he was raised just two blocks from Holy Redeemer Catholic Church and School in Southwest Detroit.
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Detroit held a 2025 Cinco de Mayo parade as Chicago, Philly canceled
It could have been the rain or fears of immigration crackdowns, but attendance seemed smaller during southwest Detroit’s 2025 Cinco de Mayo parade.
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Amid fears of immigration raids, Detroit’s Cinco de Mayo Parade will go on
This year represents a milestone for the annual Cinco de Mayo Parade, the 60th year of an event to celebrate Latino heritage.
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Celebrating 5 Years of Community Journalism in Detroit
BridgeDetroit’s 5th anniversary spring campaign is underway — your support helps us continue serving Detroit
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Southwest Detroit Business Association faces backlash over CEO dismissal
The termination of Laura Chavez-Wazeerud-Din is sparking concern from members who say they are growing distrustful of the nonprofit board. The board conveyed to members that the changes have been made “with the best interests of the organization in mind.”
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Kwame Alexander discusses latest book ‘How Sweet the Sound’ and new PBS KIDS series | American Black Journal
New York Times best-selling author Kwame Alexander sits down with “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson for a wide-ranging discussion about his literary works, his career and his passion for reading and writing.